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New ‘DigiGuide’ released for building sector
Digital Transformation

New ‘DigiGuide’ released for building sector

Free guidance aimed at aligning digital strategies and BIM processes is now available to construction and infrastructure firms in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Jan 2024

Global Stories

Digital Skills stories

HSBC survey reveals businesses value human touch in AI era
Artificial Intelligence

HSBC survey reveals businesses value human touch in AI era

HSBC survey shows a significant majority of businesses see the human touch as key, despite fears AI may cost jobs in the future.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Certinia report examines motivation in consultants
Unified Communications

Certinia report examines motivation in consultants

A new survey by Certinia has revealed the key differences between US and APAC business consultants' motivations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
50th graduate from DC designer pathway programme
Hyperscale

50th graduate from DC designer pathway programme

B&W Engineering, a global leader in data centre design, enrols its 50th graduate into their comprehensive Global Graduate Pathway Programme, paving a clear career path for new talent.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
CEOs fear AI & climate change could sink firms – report
Artificial Intelligence

CEOs fear AI & climate change could sink firms – report

Global CEOs voice rising concern over long-term corporate sustainability, citing advancements in AI and climate disruption, as per PwC survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
AI chatbots posing risks of terrorism incitement – expert
Artificial Intelligence

AI chatbots posing risks of terrorism incitement – expert

AI chatbots could potentially radicalise new waves of violent extremists, underscoring the need for revised terrorism laws.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
Many organisations still lack formal IT security training in 2024
Cybersecurity

Many organisations still lack formal IT security training in 2024

In 2024, over 30% of organisations fail to execute cybersecurity drills regularly, and 40% lack proper IT security training.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Digital skills improvement lags due to tech demands, says CIM study
Generative AI

Digital skills improvement lags due to tech demands, says CIM study

Evolving technology demands widen skills gap amid digital competences improvement in most industries, states CIM report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Skills stories

UK's digital skill gap tackled by Institute of Coding's courses
Cost

UK's digital skill gap tackled by Institute of Coding's courses

Despite misconceptions, UK's digital skills confidence crisis; addressing cost and time barriers with free, flexible courses to boost tech capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer
EduTech

Grok Academy appoints Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer

Grok Academy names former Commonwealth Bank exec Martha McKeen as Chief Strategy Officer, bolstering efforts to address Australia's tech skills shortage through teacher resourcing and student engagement.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
UK pay rises to slow amid economic uncertainty, warns CIPD
Connectivity

UK pay rises to slow amid economic uncertainty, warns CIPD

Amid economic jitters, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) forecasts a noteworthy fall in UK salary increments from 5% to 4% this year, despite reviving business confidence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to address IT skill gap in Australia
Information Communication & Technology

Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to address IT skill gap in Australia

Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to bridge Australia's IT skills gap, offering an alternative, flexible, and affordable path to a traditional higher education in ICT, amidst a shortage crisis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Egress & Make-A-Wish UK forge innovative tech partnership
EduTech

Egress & Make-A-Wish UK forge innovative tech partnership

Cybersecurity firm Egress announces a partnership with Make-A-Wish UK, donating 23 computers and providing tech skills to boost the charity's digital infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Digital skills academy launched for UK tech entrepreneurs
Job Market

Digital skills academy launched for UK tech entrepreneurs

Barclays has initiated the Eagle Labs Academy, a free digital platform to foster and equip UK's future tech entrepreneurs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching
Intel

DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching

The Digital Poverty Alliance's latest white paper sheds light on the urgent need for digital skill training among teachers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
New research uncovers influences on talent in 'AI age'
Generative AI

New research uncovers influences on talent in 'AI age'

New research by Handshake reveals shifting dynamics in early talent attraction, with 55% deterred by negative company reviews and 48% drawn to roles incorporating AI tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Debate sparks over UK's 'Productivity Agenda' & role of digitalisation
Education, Learning & Training

Debate sparks over UK's 'Productivity Agenda' & role of digitalisation

Productivity Agenda debate intensifies amid discussions on the role of digitalisation in boosting UK's productivity growth.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023